Pastor Stephen Hess
Ordained in 2010, Stephen Hess began serving as the Pastor at Highview in March of 2015. Before coming to Highview he served as the Associate Pastor to a church in Seminole, Florida. Pastor Stephen grew up in the state of Washington and graduated from Whitworth College. After graduating from college he received his seminary education at Princeton Theological Seminary, which is where he met his “better half.” He and his wife Meagan have three children.
Katie Schneider, Director of Youth Ministry & Administration
Katie began serving as the Director of Youth Ministries at Highview in the spring of 2016. She grew up in Little Chute, Wisconsin and graduated from UW Whitewater. Before coming on staff at Highview, Katie worked as a high school math teacher at Waukesha South High School. She married her husband Cody in November of 2021 and they have one daughter. In their free time, they enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing board games, and checking out local craft breweries.
Danny Cridelich, Pastoral Intern
Danny grew up at Highview and became a the Pastoral Intern at the beginning of 2023. Before becoming the Pastoral Intern he volunteered as a youth ministry leader at Highview. He is a graduate of St. Norbert College and is currently working on his Master of Divinity through Reformed Theological Seminary.
Donna Schlueter, Choir Director
Donna has served as both choir director and financial secretary since Highview’s inception. Her generous nature, eclectic tastes in music and ability to support others have helped build the choir to twenty-five members. She spends much of her free time enjoying her ten grandchildren or rummaging.
Jeff Kaphengst, Worship Leader
Jeff has been playing music and leading in worship at Highview for the past several years. As a vocalist and guitarist, Jeff leads the congregation in contemporary worship each week. He works with a team of musicians that make up our “praise team”. He sees his music as his way of serving and worshiping the Lord. If you are interested in participating in the praise team you can reach out to Jeff and find out more.
Dee Holtz, Pianist
Dee first started playing for her Methodist church while in sixth grade. She has played for Highview since 2003. She has served the church as a deacon and leader of the children’s choir. Her many other interests include animal rescue, video games and hiking.
Terese Block, Treasurer
Terese manages Highview’s finances, supports our payables, and manages monthly financial statements. She is an experienced bookkeeper and has also managed the books for other churches and the Rivers and Lakes Presbytery. As of 2018, Terese was elected to serve as the Stated Clerk of the Rivers and Lakes Presbytery.